Amber Dusk Fingerless Gloves Free Pattern

Wrap Your Hands in Sunset: The Amber Dusk Fingerless Gloves Pattern

There is something deeply satisfying about knitting a pair of gloves that feel like a warm embrace. The Amber Dusk Fingerless Gloves are designed to capture that exact feeling. Knitted flat and seamed, this pattern features a beautifully textured body that alternates between smooth stockinette and a nubby seed stitch, creating a fabric that is both visually interesting and wonderfully cozy. The hand-dyed gradient yarn—transitioning from a deep burnt orange to a warm, glowing amber—mirrors the colors of a fading autumn sky, making these gloves the perfect accessory for crisp mornings, pumpkin patch visits, or simply curling up with a good book. Whether you are knitting a gift for a loved one or treating yourself, this free pattern is an enjoyable project that delivers a stylish, snug fit.

Materials Needed

Before you cast on, gather your supplies. This project is wonderfully portable and requires minimal tools, making it a great on-the-go knit.

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (approx. 150-200 yards). The sample shown uses a hand-dyed gradient from burnt orange to deep amber, but any worsted weight yarn will work beautifully.
• Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles (or size needed to obtain gauge).
• Notions: A tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming, a stitch holder or scrap yarn for the thumb stitches, and a stitch marker.

Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Always take the time to check your gauge to ensure a proper fit.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked flat from the cuff up, then seamed. The instructions are provided for three sizes: Small (Medium, Large) to fit wrist circumference 6 (6.5, 7) inches. Please note that the instructions are written for the right glove; you will mirror the thumb gusset for the left glove.

Cuff

This ribbed cuff is stretchy and comfortable, providing a secure fit around the wrist.

1. Cast on 36 (40, 44) stitches.
2. Row 1: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end of row.
3. Repeat Row 1 until the cuff measures 2 inches from the cast-on edge. End with a wrong-side row.

Hand (Worked in Pattern)

This section creates the textured body of the glove. The pattern is a simple 4-row repeat that is easy to memorize.

1. Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
2. Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
3. Row 3: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row.
4. Row 4: *P1, K1; repeat from * to end of row.
5. Repeat Rows 1-4 until the piece measures 4 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a wrong-side row.

Thumb Gusset (Right Glove)

Now we will begin increasing stitches to create a comfortable, anatomical thumb opening. The increases are placed on either side of a central stitch, marked with a stitch marker.

1. Next row (RS): K18 (20, 22), place marker, M1L, K1, M1R, knit to end of row. (You have increased 2 stitches; you now have 38 (42, 46) stitches on your needle.)
2. Work 3 rows even in pattern, following the established row sequence (Rows 2, 3, and 4 of the hand pattern).
3. Next row (RS): Knit to marker, M1L, knit to 1 stitch before marker, M1R, knit to end of row. (2 stitches increased.)
4. Repeat this increase row every 4th row until you have 13 (15, 17) stitches between the markers. Note: The number of stitches on your needle will increase with each repeat.
5. Work even in pattern until the piece measures 6.5 (7, 7.5) inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a wrong-side row.

Separate Thumb

This step divides the work, placing the thumb stitches on hold while you finish the main hand section.

1. Next row (RS): Knit to marker, place the next 13 (15, 17) stitches onto a stitch holder or scrap yarn, remove marker, knit to end of row. (You now have 36 (40, 44) stitches on your needle.)
2. Continue working in the established pattern until the hand section measures 8.5 (9, 9.5) inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a wrong-side row.

Top Edging

This ribbed edging gives a finished, polished look to the top of the glove and helps it stay in place.

1. Row 1 (RS): *K2, P2; repeat from * to end of row.
2. Repeat Row 1 until the edging measures 1 inch. Bind off loosely in pattern.

Thumb

Now we will knit the thumb opening to create a neat, finished edge.

1. Transfer the 13 (15, 17) thumb stitches from the holder onto your knitting needle.
2. With the right side facing, pick up and knit 2 stitches from the gap at the base of the thumb. This closes the hole and gives you 15 (17, 19) stitches.
3. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1 inch. Bind off loosely.

Finishing

This final step brings your glove to life. Take your time to create a neat, invisible seam.

1. Sew the side seam from the cuff up to the thumb gap using your tapestry needle and the mattress stitch or your preferred seaming method.
2. Continue sewing the seam from the thumb gap to the top edge.
3. Weave in all loose ends securely.
4. Repeat the entire pattern for the left glove, mirroring the thumb gusset placement. To do this, place the marker after K18 (20, 22) from the end of the row, rather than the beginning.

Once you have finished both gloves, give them a gentle block if desired. Slip them on and enjoy the handcrafted warmth of your new favorite autumn accessory. Happy knitting!